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Elliot Kerrigan on transgender drama Boy Meets Girl

Transgender drama Boy Meets Girl is a sitcom about a couple in love first, and a challenge to society second, writer Elliot Kerrigan explains.

Jay Richardson, The Scotsman, 30th August 2015

Video: Boy Meets Girl will raise transgender profile

BBC Two is making history with a sitcom that revolves around a transgender character named Judy.

BBC News, 24th August 2015

Transgender sitcom Boy Meets Girl ushers in new TV era

"Leo, there's something that I need to tell you." Those are the first words from Judy, one of the main characters in BBC Two's new sitcom Boy Meets Girl.

Ian Youngs, BBC News, 24th August 2015

Transgender comedian thrives on laughter to beat fear

When transgender comedian Sarah Franken takes to the stage armed with an act full of quirky, satirical and often controversial characters, she first allows herself a moment of vulnerability.

Daily Mail, 10th August 2015

Stand-up Bethany Black's first transgender Dr Who actor

Bethany Black is to become the first openly transgender actor to appear in Doctor Who. The comedian, who has appeared in Channel 4's Tofu, Cucumber and Banana, confirmed the news on her Facebook fan page, writing: "Now to sit back and wait until The Mail realises the BBC have cast an open trans lesbian in a family show."

Daisy Wyatt, The Independent, 6th August 2015

Eddie Izzard supports idea of transgender London mayor

It's Izzard's work in both politics and charity that sets him apart from his peers: In 2009 he completed 43 marathons in 51 days for Sport Relief and earlier this year, Eddie revealed plans to run for Mayor of London in 2020.

Jon Hornbuckle, Attitude Magazine, 31st July 2015

Transgender sitcom Boy Meets Girl begins filming

Filming has begun on BBC Two sitcom Boy Meets Girl, focusing on a transgender relationship. It will star Rebecca Root, Harry Hepple and Denise Welch.

British Comedy Guide, 2nd February 2015

Is the tide turning for transgender actors?

I caught up with Rebecca Root, who stars as Judy in the recently commissioned BBC Two sitcom Boy Meets Girl.

J Tebble, The New Statesman, 9th September 2014

BBC Two orders transgender sitcom Boy Meets Girl

BBC Two has ordered Boy Meets Girl, Britain's first transgender sitcom series.

British Comedy Guide, 21st August 2014

Meet the new transgender faces of TV

"It's a real mix of emotions," Rebecca Root reflects. "Judy speaks to people because she's over 40, single, lives with her mum and doesn't have a great job. And she's transgendered. But that's almost incidental. She's got heart and spirit and people really warmed to that."

Jay Richardson, The Independent, 18th May 2014

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